Greg Forrest

Greg Forrest
B.A.Sc. (Electronic Systems Eng.), M.A.Sc. (Mechanical Eng.), P.Eng.

Associate | Patent Agent

Greg Forrest is a registered Patent Agent with the Canadian Intellectual Property Office and the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Based in Saskatchewan, Greg focuses his practice on serving clients across Canada, and particularly the prairie provinces, including Calgary, Edmonton, Regina, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg, and the American Midwest. Greg helps clients build patent portfolios that support innovation, product development, and business growth. With over 20 years of experience in the patent field, he focuses on patent drafting, prosecution, and strategic IP evaluation, including freedom-to-operate and licensing.

Greg’s technical background includes degrees in Electronic Systems Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, and his practice spans agricultural technologies (agtech), artificial intelligence (AI), drones, robotics, and computer-related inventions. He works with clients developing AI-driven technologies for crop monitoring, autonomous machinery, food processing, and precision farming, as well as technologies in energy systems, advanced manufacturing, process engineering, and industrial automation.

Before joining Rowand LLP, Greg held roles in both in-house and private practice settings. He collaborates closely with inventors, engineers, and executive teams to shape patentable innovations and align IP strategy with commercialization goals. Greg brings a practical, business-focused approach to intellectual property, helping companies turn technical breakthroughs into valuable assets.

QUALIFICATIONS

Registered Canadian Patent Agent, 2014

Registered United States Patent Agent, 2015

Professional Engineer, Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta, 2012

EDUCATION

M.A.Sc. (Mechanical Engineering), University of British Columbia, 2004

B.A.Sc. (Electronic Systems Engineering), University of Regina, 2000

Certificate in Software Systems Engineering, University of Regina, 2000

MEMBERSHIPS

Intellectual Property Institute of Canada (IPIC)

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)